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Buchanan 30 (1960) for sale in Suffolk Yacht Harbour IP10 0LN, United Kingdom

£18,000 GBP
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The Buchanan 30, located at Suffolk Yacht Harbour in the UK, is a classic 1960 sailing yacht designed by Alan Buchanan. With an overall length of 9.32 metres and a beam of 2.44 metres, "Rising Hope" is well-optimised for racing, offering excellent performance and handling. The vessel features a mahogany planked hull and teak deck, with a Beta BD722 diesel engine for mechanical support. Accommodation includes up to four berths, a full-width galley, and several modern amenities. Its deck and safety equipment, along with One Sails mainsail and furling genoa, add to its appeal for racing enthusiasts. The yacht is associated with a timeless design and promises an enjoyable sailing experience, ideal for the classic regatta circuit.

General information

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Make/model

Buchanan 30

Category

Used sail boat for sale

Price

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Tax / VAT status

Paid / Included

Name of boat

Rising Hope

Year

1960

Designer

Alan Buchanan

Length overall

9.32 metres

Length waterline

7.49 metres

Beam

2.44 metres

Displacement

5,480 kg

Keel

Full Keel

Location

Suffolk Yacht Harbour IP10 0LN, United Kingdom

About this Buchanan 30

English

This Buchanan 30 would be ideal for joining the Classic regatta circuit. She has been optimised for racing and has the quick, well-mannered performance we all expect from an Alan Buchanan design. Lovely to look at and sails like a dream, Rising Hope will attract attention wherever she goes.

Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office (IP10 0LN) - 01473 659 681.

Accommodation

The accommodation offers up to four berths. In the forecabin, two single berths are used for stowage, but if fitted with cushions would give two more berths. Opening hatch to foredeck. Marine WC to starboard under berth. Full width galley. Origo two burner alcohol hob. Stainless steel sink with electrically pumped water supply with manual back up. In saloon, settee berths port and starboard. Chart table forward to port. Two quarter berths.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the companionway, Beta BD722 three cylinder 20hp diesel engine. Electric start. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Shaft drive to Darglow three bladed feathering propeller. Single lever control.

Electrical Systems

2 x 12 volt batteries
Alternator charging

Spars & Sails

Masthead rigged sloop. White painted aluminium deck stepped mast with T-Profile carbon/epoxy/wood boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (2003). Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail. Harken headsail furling system. Two primary sheet winches. Two secondary winches. Two halyard winches. Spinnaker pole.

Mainsail - One Sails - 2010 - excellent
Furling genoa - One Sails - 2012 - excellent
Spinnaker - One Sails - excellent
Asymmetric - Parker & Kay - good

Deck Equipment

CQR anchor with chain
Mainsail cover
Teak coachroof grabrails
Various warps and fenders
Full winter cover

Navigation Equipment

PLastimo steering compass
Autohlem depth
Autohelm boatspeed and log
Clock and barometer
Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

Fire extinguisher
Jackstays
Cockpit harness points
Deck light
Horseshoe lifebuoy with light
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Radar reflector

Construction

Built in 1960 to a design by Alan Buchanan. White painted mahogany planked hull. Canadian Rock Elm/Oak frames. Copper fastened. Varnished toe rail. Teak laid deck with varnished mahogany coamings. Long keel with cast iron ballast. Keel hung rudder. Tiller steering. Aft self draining cockpit.

The company normally acts as broker for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

Propulsion

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Engine

1 x Beta BD722

Fuel

Diesel

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part. General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.